Uncanny Tales

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of eerie secrets and unsettling mysteries, ordinary people face supernatural events and the dark consequences of greed.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2008-09-13

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Summary

"Uncanny Tales" by Various is a collection of chilling short stories from the early 1900s. The anthology explores the strange and unsettling sides of life and the supernatural. Each tale features different characters caught in mysterious situations designed to spark suspense and wonder. For instance, the book begins with "The Unknown Quantity," where Professor William James Maynard inherits a fortune after his cousin's questionable death, and soon after, he is haunted by a monthly, unexplained drop of blood which causes him great anxiety. This mystery leads the professor down a path with grim results. This story kicks off the book with themes of mystery, morals, and how human choices can deeply affect the mind.